What is Mangosteen?
Mangosteen, scientifically known as Garcinia mangostana, is a tree native to Borneo and Malaya. Mangosteen (Latin: Garcinia mangostana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Mangosteen, scientifically known as Garcinia mangostana, is a tree native to Borneo and Malaya. Mangosteen (Latin: Garcinia mangostana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mangosteen is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mangosteen is a member native to BOR and MLY. The mangosteen thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be medium or heavy (clay).
Mangosteen grows best in USDA zone 11-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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